#287 1898 4c Orange, Trans-Mississippi, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PSE Graded XF-SUP 95
Not Hinged.
The Philatelic Icons Sale 2026 - Day 2
By: Americana Stamps
Americana Stamps The Philatelic Icons Sale 2026 - Day 2
We are honored to present The Philatelic Icons Sale, the largest and most significant auction Americana Stamps has ever offered.
America's history lives in the letters that crossed goldfields and battle lines, in express covers that linked frontier towns to the outside world, and in the stamps that mark how a young country built its postal system from scratch. This sale brings together more than 1,500 lots that trace that story, including philatelic icons seldom offered to the public.
This auction is a natural fit for 2026, the 250th year of the United States, and for the Boston 2026 World Expo (May 23 to 30, Booth 141), the once-per-decade international exhibition where we are proud to open the sale. More than 750 lots are accompanied by Philatelic Foundation certifications, the largest concentration of certified material we have ever offered in a single sale.
As always, the sale is designed to serve both the collector and the researcher. Whenever available, you can expect:
✔ High-resolution imagery of all aspects of the item
✔ Links to reference articles and supporting research
✔ Links to philatelic certifications
✔ Census data and population insights
✔ Provenance details to trace notable histories
Whether you are pursuing a long-sought rarity or simply enjoy the chance to study material of this caliber, we invite you to explore the Philatelic Icons Sale and join us in Boston for our largest in-person preview to date.
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Lot #4151 - u.s. stamps U.S. 19th Century
Lot #4152 - u.s. stamps U.S. 19th Century
#288 1898 5c Dull Blue, Fremont on the Rockies, Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged PF Grdaded VF-XF 85
Lot #4153 - u.s. stamps U.S. 19th Century
#288 1898 5c Dull Blue, Fremont on the Rockies, Used with Black Town Cancel Crowe Graded 95 XF-Superb
Lot #4154 - u.s. stamps U.S. 19th Century
#293 1898 $2 Orange Brown, Unused
Regummed.
Lot #4155 - u.s. stamps U.S. 19th Century
#293 1898 $2 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi, Unused, Original Gum
Fine.
Lot #4156 - u.s. stamps U.S. 19th Century
United States, Large Classic to Early 20th Century Accumulation on Album Pages, 1847–1901, Including Columbians, Trans-Mississippi, and Pan-American Issues Impressive Group Lot of 130+ Stamps
United States 19th Century Collection, spanning classic issues from the 1847–61 period through early 20th century commemoratives. Includes imperforate and perforated issues, National, Continental, and American Bank Note Company printings, grilled...
Lot #4157 - u.s. stamps proofs
#2P1 1847 10c Black, Unused, No Gum As Issued, Cut Down Proof PF Graded Fine 70
Lot #4159 - u.s. stamps proofs
#40P4 1875 Reprint 1c Bright Blue, Plate Proof on Card
Lot #4160 - u.s. stamps proofs
#40P4, 1875, 1c Bright Blue, Plate Proof on Card
With thins.
Lot #4161 - u.s. stamps proofs
#41P1 3c Scarlet 1875 Reprint, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India Mounted on Die Size Card Extremely Fine
Vibrant color and sharp impression.
Lot #4162 - u.s. stamps proofs
#44P1 12c Black 1857 Reprint, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India Mounted on Die Size Card Extremely Fine
Beautiful color and sharp impression.
Lot #4163 - u.s. stamps proofs
#68P1, 1861, 10c Green, Large Die Proof, Hybrid Large Proof on India, Die Sunk on Card
Lot #4164 - u.s. stamps proofs
#69P1, 1861, 12c Black, Large Die Proof, Hybrid Large Proof on India, Die Sunk on Card
Lot #4165 - u.s. stamps proofs
#69P4, 1861, 12c Black, Plate Proof on Card PF Graded XF-S 95
Lot #4166 - u.s. stamps proofs
#76P3 1861 5c Brown on India, Plate Proof Bottom Imprint, Block of 8, Plate #58
Beautiful color with rich impressions. Very Fine.
Lot #4167 - u.s. stamps proofs
#78P1, 1861, 24c Lilac, Large Die Proof, Hybrid Large Proof on India, Die Sunk on Card
Lot #4169 - u.s. stamps proofs
#219DP5 1850 2c Lake, Unused Die Proof, Horizontal Pair, No Gum As Issued
No gum as issued, three vertical creases at bottom.
Lot #4170 - u.s. stamps Essays
#63-E13d, 1861, 1c Red Bowlsby Coupon Essay, Previously Hinged
Lot #4171 - u.s. stamps Essays
#63-E13f, 1861, 1c Red Bowlsby Patent Coupon, Previously Hinged
Lot #4172 - u.s. stamps Essays
#63E 1c Plate Essay in Black with Portion of Imprint at Right, Unused
Lot #4174 - u.s. stamps proofs
#63P1, 1861, 1c Blue, Hybrid Large Die Proof with Plate Proof on India Paper Mounted on Die Size Card
Lot #4175 - u.s. stamps proofs
#65P1, 1861, 3c Rose, Large Die Proof, Hybrid Large Proof on India, Die Sunk on Card


